- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Libya
- Uppsala
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 2% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 kr (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 69 kr (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (1.745 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 29 kr (4.494 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (3.962 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 kr (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (3.597 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (1.623 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (2.208 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93 kr (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18 kr (2.863 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (2.173 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,891 kr (1,868 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,498 kr (1,335 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 676 kr (106 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,249 kr (1,296 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,308 kr (834 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 461 kr (72 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 284 kr (45 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 4,987 kr (783 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 725 kr (114 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 75 kr (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 211 kr (33 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 799 kr (125 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 314 kr (49 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 858 kr (135 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,099 kr (173 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 184,064 kr (28,916 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (2.201 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 748 kr (117 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (48 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49 kr (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 166 kr (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 45 kr (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (4.705 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kr (3.378 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 16 kr (2.482 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (3.181 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 254 kr (40 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 329 kr (52 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 231 kr (36 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 700 kr (110 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 115 kr (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 kr (5.344 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.99 kr (0.313 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 459 kr (72 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is about the same as in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 5,484 Dinar
(34,907 kr)
in Uppsala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,400 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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